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Industry has been experimenting with how to unlock the potential of industry. But it has largely left it to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Eceee industrial efficiency 2018 offers a mix of formal presentations and informal events as well as great networking. The event was under the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) It highlighted the need for more discussion, more evidence of best practice, good practice and, sometimes, some mistakes. Industrial efficiency networks well known in countries such as Switzerland, Germany and Sweden were shown as an important approach for improving transparency. There were many examples of financial instruments or experience that surprised most of us since these were new revelations. And, importantly, everyone learned something, says the final comment above: 'It is also important that policymakers appreciate the full range of these documents and documents that will help Europe meet its Paris climate agreements through improved energy performance. And it is alsoimportant that the Eceee industry has an important range of energy efficiency networks.
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Energy Flexibility Initiative from the University of Stuttgart
Stefan Buettner is the head of International Affairs and Strategy at the University of Stuttgart. He says flexibility potentials within the aluminium industry alone add up to 13,200 MWh - equivalent to 1/3 of Germanys total pump storage.
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Street Lighting: help us unlock access to financing - we need your technical knowledge
Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to give confidence to all stakeholders. There are still concerns that investing in energy efficiency is risky. ICP Europe will soon convene a Technical Forum for street lighting. We need your technical knowledge to help.
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Energy Data Insights: The Missing “Smart Step” to Better Building Performance
Dexma showed us a new solution based on the insight of the "2 steps to energy efficiency" The solution is mainly targeted for buildings energy performance. In order to decarbonise EU building stock by 2050, the majority of buildings must be highly energy.
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Standards for industrial energy efficiency projects - the importance of technical integrity
The Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all active stakeholders. ICP Europe has now broadened the scope to include industry (large and small), district energy and street lighting. The Technical Forum is now providing.
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